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trw427ss · 05-13-2014, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by HRD_WRK

I may be missing something here.
I believe you said above these still didn't net sufficient grip upon launch (track prep aside),
And that your leaving unused tread at the edges.
it would seem to me you need to make some more passes with less air pressure to flatten the center out more and use up the edges (assuming there's no deformity on the tire / rim combo setup).
Tim

He has a tire meant for a minimum 12" rim on a 10 1/2" rim its never going to sit flat.

Juice2SS · 05-14-2014, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by trw427ss @ Futral

He has a tire meant for a minimum 12" rim on a 10 1/2" rim its never going to sit flat.

I was hoping I could play with the pressure enough to get it flat. :-/ I'm using less than what a 305 would be putting on the track.

Juice2SS · 05-14-2014, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HRD_WRK

Ummmmm, ya - I missed the mentioned rim width. Hopefully no one said that was to going to be ok - minimum was 11" ideal was 12". The section width is almost 14"- wow.

Live and learn, or sit at home and dream. I'd rather try and fail than sit and pretend to win. Hat's off to OP for trying for us all.

All part of the journey.

Ya I definitely learned. The 305/35 was almost $100 cheaper for the pair. lol

Juice2SS · 05-14-2014, 09:43 PM

I'll burn these up. No one will give me $600 for them. lol

white ZL1 · 05-14-2014, 10:12 PM

I've seen a few vette guys with the 345's.

Juice2SS · 05-15-2014, 09:35 AM

I actually had intended on keeping these 345s because the RaceStar 17" rear wheels are supposed to come out soon. Problem with that is, the tires for the 17" wheels that MT makes aren't in the correct overall diameters. :-/

62nalide · 05-15-2014, 10:53 AM

295/45/17 is a 27" tall tire

Pro Stock John · 05-15-2014, 11:33 AM

Maybe Viper guys run these tires too?

I'm trying to pin down the ETA on the Race Star 17x9.5 or 10's for the rear, no time line yet.

Juice2SS · 05-15-2014, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Maybe Viper guys run these tires too?

I'm trying to pin down the ETA on the Race Star 17x9.5 or 10's for the rear, no time line yet.

I'll see what I can get for them. I'm sure switching to a smaller tire would give me back the tenth I'm missing. :-/ Like HRD_WRK said... you live and you learn. lol

Thanks for checking on those wheels. I like the 18s and the tire selection I have. I might stick with them after the 305/35s.

Pro Stock John · 05-15-2014, 12:56 PM

Well if you dead hook on them, you can at least enjoy some traction and work on the combo.

white ZL1 · 05-15-2014, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

Well if you dead hook on them, you can at least enjoy some traction and work on the combo.

Which, considering it's summer in Texas, is all that matters right now.

Juice2SS · 05-15-2014, 02:29 PM

Ya 27.2" overall. I like 26.4" lol

Ya I'll get them hooking and worry about dialing in the car.

05-15-2014, 10:53 AM	#49
62nalide Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 4,102	295/45/17 is a 27" tall tire __________________ https://frankensteined.net/ Martin@Frankensteined.net

05-15-2014, 11:33 AM	#50
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	Maybe Viper guys run these tires too? I'm trying to pin down the ETA on the Race Star 17x9.5 or 10's for the rear, no time line yet. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

05-15-2014, 12:56 PM	#52
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,221	Well if you dead hook on them, you can at least enjoy some traction and work on the combo. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

05-14-2014, 09:43 PM	#46
Juice2SS Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 931	I'll burn these up. No one will give me $600 for them. lol

05-14-2014, 10:12 PM	#47
white ZL1 Drives: none Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW area Posts: 1,844	I've seen a few vette guys with the 345's.

05-15-2014, 09:35 AM	#48
Juice2SS Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 931	I actually had intended on keeping these 345s because the RaceStar 17" rear wheels are supposed to come out soon. Problem with that is, the tires for the 17" wheels that MT makes aren't in the correct overall diameters. :-/

05-15-2014, 02:29 PM	#54
Juice2SS Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 931	Ya 27.2" overall. I like 26.4" lol Ya I'll get them hooking and worry about dialing in the car.